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Well, it's not exactly pretty in my option, but then again I did not grow up with any desire for US cars of the 70's, 80's...or any decade for that matter.
I cannot see why that would display any sign I am a fool, quite the opposite I would have thought?
The car looks like it comes from an era when US car makers were still making cars with live rear axles and drum brakes and a lack of any real ability to go round corners.
I have no intention of causing any offense to anyone but from a European viewpoint, I cannot see much to reminisce about.
I cannot see why that would display any sign I am a fool, quite the opposite I would have thought?
The car looks like it comes from an era when US car makers were still making cars with live rear axles and drum brakes and a lack of any real ability to go round corners.
I have no intention of causing any offense to anyone but from a European viewpoint, I cannot see much to reminisce about.
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Well, it's not exactly pretty in my option, but then again I did not grow up with any desire for US cars of the 70's, 80's...or any decade for that matter.
I cannot see why that would display any sign I am a fool, quite the opposite I would have thought?
The car looks like it comes from an era when US car makers were still making cars with live rear axles and drum brakes and a lack of any real ability to go round corners.
I have no intention of causing any offense to anyone but from a European viewpoint, I cannot see much to reminisce about.
I cannot see why that would display any sign I am a fool, quite the opposite I would have thought?
The car looks like it comes from an era when US car makers were still making cars with live rear axles and drum brakes and a lack of any real ability to go round corners.
I have no intention of causing any offense to anyone but from a European viewpoint, I cannot see much to reminisce about.
However, it's significant because it's a Buick Regal Grand National. I think the GNX version could do 0-60 in 4.7s and 1/4-mile in 13.5s. This was extremely fast acceleration for it's time, and the car is a hit among enthusiasts because the GN/GNX developed all this power using a turbocharger which forces air into an all-iron 3.8L V6. The combination of being turbocharged with a very durable all-iron engine makes this car super easy to mod. Below 10-second 1/4-mile is not at all uncommon.
Basically, the car is a legend. The fact that it was built in limited quantities and limited colors (I've only seen black) helps its status as a collectible.
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It's definitely a go fast in a straight line car.
It was the death knell of an era.
This one will also run a 12.15s quarter. The torque is like a punch to your kidney. It wouldn't be my choice either, but dang, it's fun to drive.
It was the death knell of an era.
This one will also run a 12.15s quarter. The torque is like a punch to your kidney. It wouldn't be my choice either, but dang, it's fun to drive.
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It is easy to understand why a big fat dollop of torque made it a popular choice with you folks, I just cannot understand why it was built so ugly, I mean, this is what we had at the same era -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/imagetaker1/4271702214/
http://static.cargurus.com/images/si...656644284.jpeg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/imagetaker1/4271702214/
http://static.cargurus.com/images/si...656644284.jpeg
Last edited by Edd W; Oct 10, 2011 at 01:14 AM.